I can now officially say that I am done with my sophomore year of college! I made it through all my finals and I think I did alright on all of them. However, this week was loaded with tons of stress and there were times when I just wanted to quit studying.
On Monday, I had two finals: one for my Measurement class and one for my Statistics class. Both were fairly easy. The Measurement test only covered three chapters, so it was not hard to refresh my memory. The Statistics test was a regular chapter test, so I did not stress myself out over that one. I also spent Monday getting ready for more upcoming finals. During finals week, I try to figure out when I am going to study for what test. This helps me spread out the studying rather than trying to cram it all in at once. Finally, I had play practice for a student directed play at 7:00 that night. This was another reason why I planned out my studying. I knew I would be busy at night, so I would not have all that much time to study.
Yesterday, I had one final and one presentation. My presentation was for the class Human Relations. For this project, my group had to lead a student generated topic. We chose to look at stereotypes throughout an individual's life. We involved the students in the presentation and made the topic both interesting and fun. I was happy to see that we got the full points for the presentation. Around the noon hour, I had a meeting for SWAT (Sophomores Working At Thriving). At this meeting, we informed the new members that they were now officially part of the SWAT team. When 7:00 rolled around, I had a final that I had been dreading: Social Gerontology. It was comprehensive, which meant it covered the entire book that we discussed during the semester. There was so much content to look over. When I filled out the study guide, it turned out to be fifteen pages long! However, the test turned out to be easier than I expected. The only bad thing about it was the amount of essay questions we had to answer. My hand was about ready to fall off by the end. Immediately after this final, I had play practice once more.
So far today, I have had one final, Discrete Math. This one is probably the one that I am most concerned about grade-wise. It was pretty difficult, and I am not sure if I did all the problems in the correct manner. All I can do is cross my fingers and wait for the grades to return. I plan on spending the rest of the day packing my room up. So far, I have about half of it loaded into my car. It seems like everytime I make a trip outside, there is more stuff in my room waiting for me when I return. Looking ahead at tonight, I have a play performance of the student directed plays. I think this will be a great time, as both the plays are pretty comical.
It's weird to think about, but tomorrow is the day I leave college for the summer. I still cannot believe how fast time flew by. It seems like only a week ago when I moved in. I am going to miss all the friends I have up here and the college lifestyle. On the positive side though, I know that summer can fly by just as quickly. Before I know it, I will be back up at Mount Marty once more. Until then, I will have to just wait patiently.
Until next time,
-Cody
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Sunday, May 4, 2008
The Dreaded Finals
This weekend has been full of studying, as tomorrow marks the start of the dreaded finals week. I have four finals that I have to get ready for and one presentation to give.
I am not too worried about the two finals that I have tomorrow. My big concern is about the final that I have Tuesday night. The professor gave us a study guide for it, and after filling it out mine is 15 pages long! I actually started studying for this final yesterday, just because there is so much information to get through.
The good thing about this upcoming week is that my finals are pretty well spread out. I have two on Monday, one on Tuesday, and one on Wednesday. My presentation is also on Tuesday. I know some people like to get all of their finals over with right away, but I like it when they are spread out. I feel like I do not have to cram so much in such a little time then.
Tonight, the music department is having a party at the local bowling alley. We get to bowl free games and have free pop and pizza. It should be an extremely nice break from studying.
Well I have to cut this blog short as I have to get back to studying.
Until next time,
-Cody
I am not too worried about the two finals that I have tomorrow. My big concern is about the final that I have Tuesday night. The professor gave us a study guide for it, and after filling it out mine is 15 pages long! I actually started studying for this final yesterday, just because there is so much information to get through.
The good thing about this upcoming week is that my finals are pretty well spread out. I have two on Monday, one on Tuesday, and one on Wednesday. My presentation is also on Tuesday. I know some people like to get all of their finals over with right away, but I like it when they are spread out. I feel like I do not have to cram so much in such a little time then.
Tonight, the music department is having a party at the local bowling alley. We get to bowl free games and have free pop and pizza. It should be an extremely nice break from studying.
Well I have to cut this blog short as I have to get back to studying.
Until next time,
-Cody
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
What a Tuesday!
I can't believe how fast yesterday flew by! Usually, Tuesday's are slow for me and they seem to take forever. However, I had a lot of different activities and meetings going on, which made the day seem extremely short. Here is a quick run-down of what yesterday was like:
From 9:00-11:00, I had work study at the learning center. I tutored a couple of students in math, and even managed to get some of my homework finished.
From 11:00-Noon, I had my class Integrating Technology into the Classroom. We are currently in the middle of presenting our Webquest projects. I had already presented mine during the previous class period, so I just had to listen to other students' presentations.
During the noon hour, I had a meeting for a club I'm in called SWAT. SWAT stands for Sophomores Working at Thriving. This club provides different opportunities to the sophomore community on campus to help them become more involved. At our meeting, we discussed end of the year details and possible new members.
From 2:00-3:00, I helped out with new student registration. This involved escorting the new students to their different appointments. I also had the chance to visit with them to learn more about what they are interested in and what they are considering majoring in.
From 4:00-5:00, I tutored a high school student in Algebra. Because I work in the learning center, I often get requests outside of the college to tutor students. I love this experience, because I feel that it is preparing me for student teaching.
Finally, at 9:30 I had my Orientation Leader meeting. At this meeting, we discussed the rules that we have to follow during orientation week. We also found out who are partners were going to be. I have the same partner that I had last year, so I am pretty excited.
After this extremely busy day, I was ready for bed. The good thing is though is that this was my busiest day of the week. It's all downhill from here.
Until next time,
-Cody
From 9:00-11:00, I had work study at the learning center. I tutored a couple of students in math, and even managed to get some of my homework finished.
From 11:00-Noon, I had my class Integrating Technology into the Classroom. We are currently in the middle of presenting our Webquest projects. I had already presented mine during the previous class period, so I just had to listen to other students' presentations.
During the noon hour, I had a meeting for a club I'm in called SWAT. SWAT stands for Sophomores Working at Thriving. This club provides different opportunities to the sophomore community on campus to help them become more involved. At our meeting, we discussed end of the year details and possible new members.
From 2:00-3:00, I helped out with new student registration. This involved escorting the new students to their different appointments. I also had the chance to visit with them to learn more about what they are interested in and what they are considering majoring in.
From 4:00-5:00, I tutored a high school student in Algebra. Because I work in the learning center, I often get requests outside of the college to tutor students. I love this experience, because I feel that it is preparing me for student teaching.
Finally, at 9:30 I had my Orientation Leader meeting. At this meeting, we discussed the rules that we have to follow during orientation week. We also found out who are partners were going to be. I have the same partner that I had last year, so I am pretty excited.
After this extremely busy day, I was ready for bed. The good thing is though is that this was my busiest day of the week. It's all downhill from here.
Until next time,
-Cody
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Time to Pack Up
Mount Marty's spring band concert was held tonight. Overall, I thought we did an excellent job. While we did have quite a few songs, the concert lasted only an hour. However, we were all pretty tired by the end of it. The end of the concert means there is no more band, which is going to be nice this week. As finals draw nearer, the homework load often increases. It will be nice to have the open time slots that band used to fill to get things done.
This week is registration week for all new incoming students. I will be helping with this process everyday. I think it's going to be a great opportunity to meet some of the new students and help answer any questions that they may have about the college experience. Plus, I get payed to do this, and extra cash is always a good thing to have.
I should also start cleaning my room and packing up things this week. It's amazing how much more stuff I have in my room now than I did when I first moved in. It seems like everytime I go home, I bring something back with me. Now I have to try and figure out how I am going to get a good majority of it in my car.
Finally, I have a couple of club meetings this week. Most of them are going to be about end of the year items that still need to be taken care of. On Tuesday night I have my Orientation Leader meeting. At this meeting I will find out who my partner is going to be for the weekend of orientation. We will also receive more information regarding the year's theme. I am pretty excited for this, because orientation last year was a blast!
Until next time,
-Cody
This week is registration week for all new incoming students. I will be helping with this process everyday. I think it's going to be a great opportunity to meet some of the new students and help answer any questions that they may have about the college experience. Plus, I get payed to do this, and extra cash is always a good thing to have.
I should also start cleaning my room and packing up things this week. It's amazing how much more stuff I have in my room now than I did when I first moved in. It seems like everytime I go home, I bring something back with me. Now I have to try and figure out how I am going to get a good majority of it in my car.
Finally, I have a couple of club meetings this week. Most of them are going to be about end of the year items that still need to be taken care of. On Tuesday night I have my Orientation Leader meeting. At this meeting I will find out who my partner is going to be for the weekend of orientation. We will also receive more information regarding the year's theme. I am pretty excited for this, because orientation last year was a blast!
Until next time,
-Cody
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Summer's Creepin' Up
The realization that school is almost over really hit home today when I received a summer check-out sheet. It is hard to believe that I am almost done with my sophomore year of college! It feels like it was only yesterday when I moved in. People say the high school years fly by, but I think college goes even faster.
It is weird to see how close I have become to fellow classmates. I feel closer to many of them than I do to my old high school classmates. I feel like I have known all of them for longer than two years. I guess this is just one of the great parts of going to college. I have developed relationships that I know I will have forever.
With the end of the school year approaching, it is also time for me to start thinking about summer jobs. Students do have the opportunity to stay at Mount Marty during the summer and apply for workstudy. Classes are also offered so students can get a jump start before the next semester begins. However, I think I will be going home this summer, as I do not need to take any of the classes that are being offered. As for my summer job, I recently applied to the local campground that I live by. While I have not heard anything back from this job, I do have another job lined up. For the past two summers, I have helped out at a real estate/insurance business that my uncle owns. I do a lot of computer-type work, including updating their website. Whatever job I may end up doing, at least I will have a form of income coming in.
The next couple of days are going to be pretty busy, as I have two math tests in a row: Statistics and Discrete Mathematics. These two tests are not going to be something that I will be able to "wing." I am going to have to study pretty hard if I want to do well. Looks like I will be living in the library for the next two days.
Until next time,
-Cody
It is weird to see how close I have become to fellow classmates. I feel closer to many of them than I do to my old high school classmates. I feel like I have known all of them for longer than two years. I guess this is just one of the great parts of going to college. I have developed relationships that I know I will have forever.
With the end of the school year approaching, it is also time for me to start thinking about summer jobs. Students do have the opportunity to stay at Mount Marty during the summer and apply for workstudy. Classes are also offered so students can get a jump start before the next semester begins. However, I think I will be going home this summer, as I do not need to take any of the classes that are being offered. As for my summer job, I recently applied to the local campground that I live by. While I have not heard anything back from this job, I do have another job lined up. For the past two summers, I have helped out at a real estate/insurance business that my uncle owns. I do a lot of computer-type work, including updating their website. Whatever job I may end up doing, at least I will have a form of income coming in.
The next couple of days are going to be pretty busy, as I have two math tests in a row: Statistics and Discrete Mathematics. These two tests are not going to be something that I will be able to "wing." I am going to have to study pretty hard if I want to do well. Looks like I will be living in the library for the next two days.
Until next time,
-Cody
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Project Season
Thursday night's choir/jazz band concert was an extremely big success. Everyone that I have talked to about it said they enjoyed it immensely. I thought we did an excellent job performing and everything went smooth. We also had a lot of fun up on stage, and I feel that that is what made the concert so enjoyable.
With the tour and concert out of the way, my stress load has been lightened a little. However, my to-do list is still pretty big. April seems like the month when professors all have big projects due. All of my classmates are either working on projects are getting ready to start them. It seems like all majors have been hit by projects.
Currently, I have three that are coming up. The first one is for my Integrating Technology class. I have to design a WebQuest, an Internet based project, for a certain age group of students. Mine is directed towards high school Algebra/Geometry students, as I plan on teaching math. Basically, my WebQuest involves the students setting up their own lawnmowing business to pay for a trip. They will have to visit different websites to help them in completing the project. For the most part, I have this project done. I just need to proofread it and fix minor details.
The next two projects I haven't even really thought about. One is for one of my education classes. I have to compose a discipline plan, which is my philosophy on how classrooms should be managed and how students should behave. I do not think this project should be too hard to complete. The other project is for my class called Human Relations. My group has to come up with a student generated topic and spend one whole class period presenting it. We are thinking of doing ours on racism and stereotypes, but we have not finalized anything yet.
With the above projects in mind, I guess I can't use the excuse that I have nothing to do.
Until next time,
-Cody
With the tour and concert out of the way, my stress load has been lightened a little. However, my to-do list is still pretty big. April seems like the month when professors all have big projects due. All of my classmates are either working on projects are getting ready to start them. It seems like all majors have been hit by projects.
Currently, I have three that are coming up. The first one is for my Integrating Technology class. I have to design a WebQuest, an Internet based project, for a certain age group of students. Mine is directed towards high school Algebra/Geometry students, as I plan on teaching math. Basically, my WebQuest involves the students setting up their own lawnmowing business to pay for a trip. They will have to visit different websites to help them in completing the project. For the most part, I have this project done. I just need to proofread it and fix minor details.
The next two projects I haven't even really thought about. One is for one of my education classes. I have to compose a discipline plan, which is my philosophy on how classrooms should be managed and how students should behave. I do not think this project should be too hard to complete. The other project is for my class called Human Relations. My group has to come up with a student generated topic and spend one whole class period presenting it. We are thinking of doing ours on racism and stereotypes, but we have not finalized anything yet.
With the above projects in mind, I guess I can't use the excuse that I have nothing to do.
Until next time,
-Cody
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Exhausted!
The choir/jazz band tour is now officially over with, and I am beat. It was a jam-packed two day event, from start to finish.
First, we had to unload everything off the bus and carry it into the school. This involved items such as risers, instruments, microphones, a huge projection screen, robes, etc. Next, we had to set up an arrangement of all of these objects that would work in the school's setting. Third, we performed our songs for the crowd, which was a bit nerve-wracking for me at times. Finally, we packed up everything back into the bus and hurried off to the next school. The process repeated all over again five more times.
Our final concert is tomorrow night here at the college. We will be performing all of our pieces for the audience. (During the tour, we performed select songs due to the time limit.) I can't wait for the college audience to see what we have all been working on and hear what we have accomplished.
Currently, I am sitting at my desk staring at the pile of homework that awaits me. Because I was gone from classes for two days, I am a little behind with my work. I'm not sure though if I am going to attempt starting any of it tonight. As I mentioned earlier, I am extremely tired and I have a feeling I would not get very far on it. I think its going to be an early night for me, as I will probably go to bed soon.
Until next time,
-Cody
First, we had to unload everything off the bus and carry it into the school. This involved items such as risers, instruments, microphones, a huge projection screen, robes, etc. Next, we had to set up an arrangement of all of these objects that would work in the school's setting. Third, we performed our songs for the crowd, which was a bit nerve-wracking for me at times. Finally, we packed up everything back into the bus and hurried off to the next school. The process repeated all over again five more times.
Our final concert is tomorrow night here at the college. We will be performing all of our pieces for the audience. (During the tour, we performed select songs due to the time limit.) I can't wait for the college audience to see what we have all been working on and hear what we have accomplished.
Currently, I am sitting at my desk staring at the pile of homework that awaits me. Because I was gone from classes for two days, I am a little behind with my work. I'm not sure though if I am going to attempt starting any of it tonight. As I mentioned earlier, I am extremely tired and I have a feeling I would not get very far on it. I think its going to be an early night for me, as I will probably go to bed soon.
Until next time,
-Cody
Friday, April 11, 2008
CRAZY Rehearsals
This past week was one full of last minute rehearsals for me. Next week on Tuesday, April 15th, and Wednesday, April 16th, the choir and jazz band are going on their annual tour. Each year, these two groups perform at different towns in the Midwest area. This year, the tour is mainly in Nebraska and one South Dakota town as well.
Since the tour is next week, this week has been packed with trying to get everything ready. Yesterday, the choir had a dress rehearsal for anyone that was interested in coming to watch. This rehearsal gave the choir a chance to perform in the same manner that they will be doing on tour. This was my first time at seeing the whole concert come together. Because there are two different choirs, I had only heard the one choir I was in. However, it was neat at the dress rehearsal to finally get to hear the other choir's songs.
Perhaps one of the coolest things about the choir portion of the tour will be the multimedia presentations going on during the songs. Every song has some form of media playing in the background on a HUGE screen, whether it be lyrics or pictures. One song in particular, "Prayer of the Children", has very moving pictures and I think the audience will enjoy it immensely.
In jazz band, we played a mini concert today for students at a local middle school. It was good experience, as the first time playing for an audience is always the toughest. We have a wide variety of songs this year, ranging from swing to rock-and-roll. I think that every audience member will enjoy at least one song out of our collection, if not all of them.
With all of this in mind, next week is going to be CRAZY. We are leaving bright and early Tuesday morning, as we have to be at our first town a little after 8:00. After two full days of performing, we will arrive back at Mount Marty Wednesday night. Finally, we will end the performances with a home concert which will be held Thursday, April 17th.
Until next time,
-Cody
Since the tour is next week, this week has been packed with trying to get everything ready. Yesterday, the choir had a dress rehearsal for anyone that was interested in coming to watch. This rehearsal gave the choir a chance to perform in the same manner that they will be doing on tour. This was my first time at seeing the whole concert come together. Because there are two different choirs, I had only heard the one choir I was in. However, it was neat at the dress rehearsal to finally get to hear the other choir's songs.
Perhaps one of the coolest things about the choir portion of the tour will be the multimedia presentations going on during the songs. Every song has some form of media playing in the background on a HUGE screen, whether it be lyrics or pictures. One song in particular, "Prayer of the Children", has very moving pictures and I think the audience will enjoy it immensely.
In jazz band, we played a mini concert today for students at a local middle school. It was good experience, as the first time playing for an audience is always the toughest. We have a wide variety of songs this year, ranging from swing to rock-and-roll. I think that every audience member will enjoy at least one song out of our collection, if not all of them.
With all of this in mind, next week is going to be CRAZY. We are leaving bright and early Tuesday morning, as we have to be at our first town a little after 8:00. After two full days of performing, we will arrive back at Mount Marty Wednesday night. Finally, we will end the performances with a home concert which will be held Thursday, April 17th.
Until next time,
-Cody
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Workshoppin'
While the play is now officially over, I thought I would share a picture of the cast members that were involved in scene one just to mix things up a little.
Currently, I am working on a project for my education class called Measurement, Evaluation, and Management. Our project involves creating and developing a workshop on a classroom management theorist. Once we have the workshop planned out, we have to teach it to the rest of our class. Our first step in this project was to create an advertisment depicting what our workshop was about. The goal was to design it in such a way so that it would catch people's attention and inform them about the workshop. As of right now, my group is in the second step of the process, which involves making a lesson plan. This is probably the toughest part for us, because we have never made a lesson plan before. The procedures included in the plan must be specific enough so that another person could come and teach the lesson if they had to. It is a lot harder than it sounds. Once we turn in our lesson plan, we have to then teach our theorist to the individuals who attend our workshop. We were "lucky" enough to be selected to present this Friday. We are going to be graded not only on our professionalism, but also on our delivery and appearance. Hopefully, everything goes smoothly for us.
Until next time,
-Cody
Saturday, April 5, 2008
"The Wakefield Mysteries" - SUCCESS!
Today's performance of "The Wakefield Mysteries" went EXTREMELY well! A lot of hard work went into it, and it all payed off.
I was nervous about having to play my trumpet fanfare at the start of each of the four performances, but I somehow managed to play them all correctly. It was nice to actually have an audience to perform for, rather than an empty field. Sure, there were some mess-ups along the way, but we kept on going and gave an excellent performance.
This play was so different from what I am used to doing. For one, I had never done an outdoor play before this. Also, I had never been a part of such a large cast. Over 90 individuals were in the performance!! The weird thing is, we did not all practice together until yesterday. It was so awesome to see the whole thing come together.
Looking ahead, tomorrow will be a homework day, as I have tons to do. I have a lot of projects coming up, so I need to make sure that I stay caught up with all of my other assignments. I may even try to get a head start on some of the projects if I have time.
Until next time,
-Cody
I was nervous about having to play my trumpet fanfare at the start of each of the four performances, but I somehow managed to play them all correctly. It was nice to actually have an audience to perform for, rather than an empty field. Sure, there were some mess-ups along the way, but we kept on going and gave an excellent performance.
This play was so different from what I am used to doing. For one, I had never done an outdoor play before this. Also, I had never been a part of such a large cast. Over 90 individuals were in the performance!! The weird thing is, we did not all practice together until yesterday. It was so awesome to see the whole thing come together.
Looking ahead, tomorrow will be a homework day, as I have tons to do. I have a lot of projects coming up, so I need to make sure that I stay caught up with all of my other assignments. I may even try to get a head start on some of the projects if I have time.
Until next time,
-Cody
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Center for Academic Excellence
Currently, I am sitting in the Center for Academic Excellence, which is my workstudy at Mount Marty. Workstudy is a program set up through the Financial Aid office that allows students to make some extra cash while attending college. Its almost like a part time job. Some examples of workstudy that Mount Marty offers are food service, facilities, librarian, tutoring, business office, financial aid office, etc. Students may also work under individual professors as well.
The Center for Academic Excellence is the tutoring service that Mount Marty offers to all students. Basically, if a student is struggling in a certain subject area, he or she can come into the center and sign up for a tutor. This service is absolutely free of charge, so many students use it.
The center also proctors exams for students. Sometimes, professors will make arrangements for students to take exams or quizzes outside of class time. If this occurs, the professor usually brings the exam to the center. When the student comes in to take the exam, a tutor will then proctor it for them.
I am glad that I received this workstudy for various reasons. One, it is always nice to be making extra money on the side. Two, tutoring provides me with some great experience of helping others. I am going to be a teacher one day, so I will take all the practice that I can get.
Until next time,
-Cody
The Center for Academic Excellence is the tutoring service that Mount Marty offers to all students. Basically, if a student is struggling in a certain subject area, he or she can come into the center and sign up for a tutor. This service is absolutely free of charge, so many students use it.
The center also proctors exams for students. Sometimes, professors will make arrangements for students to take exams or quizzes outside of class time. If this occurs, the professor usually brings the exam to the center. When the student comes in to take the exam, a tutor will then proctor it for them.
I am glad that I received this workstudy for various reasons. One, it is always nice to be making extra money on the side. Two, tutoring provides me with some great experience of helping others. I am going to be a teacher one day, so I will take all the practice that I can get.
Until next time,
-Cody
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Turning Cardboard Into Rock
This night was very enjoyable, as I went back to my hometown to watch the high school play. It brought back a lot of great memories of when I was in high school. Also, it was nice to be able to visit with my friends again.
Missing my high school and high school friends were two of the first things I had to learn to deal with when I started college. It was hard because I did not know anyone here and I was nervous with everything else. However, afterwhile I got to know more and more people and life became easier. I still miss the high school life at times, but not quite as much as before. Actually, the reverse happens during summer vacation. I often find myself missing my new college friends and college life in general.
Speaking of plays, ours is almost time to be performed. In exactly one week, our play "The Wakefield Mysteries" will be ready for an audience. As a result, the crew has been spending a lot of time trying to get the sets ready. I spent most of the day today working on a set for the fifth scene of the play, which deals with the resurrection of Jesus. The scenery mainly consists of two big rock walls. The rocks are actually made out of cardboard and then painted to look like rocks. While this process may sound simple, it is not. It is very time-consuming and requires a lot of work. The end product looks really cool though.
I do not have too much homework to finish tomorrow, which is extremely nice. I welcome breaks like this, because it is a nice change from some of the stressful weeks that have occurred.
Until next time,
-Cody
Missing my high school and high school friends were two of the first things I had to learn to deal with when I started college. It was hard because I did not know anyone here and I was nervous with everything else. However, afterwhile I got to know more and more people and life became easier. I still miss the high school life at times, but not quite as much as before. Actually, the reverse happens during summer vacation. I often find myself missing my new college friends and college life in general.
Speaking of plays, ours is almost time to be performed. In exactly one week, our play "The Wakefield Mysteries" will be ready for an audience. As a result, the crew has been spending a lot of time trying to get the sets ready. I spent most of the day today working on a set for the fifth scene of the play, which deals with the resurrection of Jesus. The scenery mainly consists of two big rock walls. The rocks are actually made out of cardboard and then painted to look like rocks. While this process may sound simple, it is not. It is very time-consuming and requires a lot of work. The end product looks really cool though.
I do not have too much homework to finish tomorrow, which is extremely nice. I welcome breaks like this, because it is a nice change from some of the stressful weeks that have occurred.
Until next time,
-Cody
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Where has the time gone?
Talk about a quick day. It seems like today just began, and now it is already past 9:00 at night. I am glad though that today is almost done. A typical Tuesday for me isn't as hectic as the Monday that I described in one of my first posts. Here is what Tuesday usually looks like for me:
I have work study in the learning center from 9:00-11:00 in the morning.
Following that, I have my class Integrating Technology from 11:00 to noon.
At noon, I have Mixed Choir. Today was pretty interesting, because it was the first day that we were not allowed to use our music. I did well for the most part, but there are still a couple of sections that I need to memorize. Our choir tour is coming up fast and I hope we have enough time to get everything organized. Today was also the first day that we had the opportunity to view one of the slide shows that will be playing in the background while we are singing. It was very powerful and I think the audience will really enjoy it.
At 2:30, I had play practice. The play date is also looming up fast as well. I tried on my costume today (even the wings) and everything fit well. After this, we had to go outside and practice on the wagon that we will be riding on. The wind was blowing extremely hard today, which made it difficult for us to hear each other. This is one factor though that we have to take into consideration, because chances are likely that the wind will be blowing on performance day.
Finally, I had my honors class, Social Gerontology, at 7:00. While this class may sound intimidating, it is not that bad. I already have my term paper done for it and I am currently in the process of proofreading it. It is nice to have this project done and out of the way.
All in all, I got a lot accomplished today which will make tomorrow less hectic.
Until next time,
-Cody
I have work study in the learning center from 9:00-11:00 in the morning.
Following that, I have my class Integrating Technology from 11:00 to noon.
At noon, I have Mixed Choir. Today was pretty interesting, because it was the first day that we were not allowed to use our music. I did well for the most part, but there are still a couple of sections that I need to memorize. Our choir tour is coming up fast and I hope we have enough time to get everything organized. Today was also the first day that we had the opportunity to view one of the slide shows that will be playing in the background while we are singing. It was very powerful and I think the audience will really enjoy it.
At 2:30, I had play practice. The play date is also looming up fast as well. I tried on my costume today (even the wings) and everything fit well. After this, we had to go outside and practice on the wagon that we will be riding on. The wind was blowing extremely hard today, which made it difficult for us to hear each other. This is one factor though that we have to take into consideration, because chances are likely that the wind will be blowing on performance day.
Finally, I had my honors class, Social Gerontology, at 7:00. While this class may sound intimidating, it is not that bad. I already have my term paper done for it and I am currently in the process of proofreading it. It is nice to have this project done and out of the way.
All in all, I got a lot accomplished today which will make tomorrow less hectic.
Until next time,
-Cody
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Easter = Bloating
Well like the title says, I am stuffed. In the past for Easter, my family has always gotten together at the house of one of my grandparents to eat a big meal. This year was different, as we went to BOTH grandparents' houses. This meant twice the food and twice the stomach cramps. Don't get me wrong. The food was excellent. I just ate more than I probably should have.
Over break, I have spent my time doing homework, practicing trumpet for the play, and trying to keep my dog from chewing up my pants. For the homework section, I am pretty much caught up, which is a good thing as the next couple of weeks are going to be jam-packed full of things to do. As for my trumpet fanfare for the play, I am much more confident in my ability to play it then I was on Wednesday. I have it memorized for the most part and I think that I will be able to play it for everyone at play practice on Tuesday.
I cannot believe that tomorrow is already Monday and the end of Easter break! March is almost over and it feels like I have just begun the semester. It is crazy how fast time flies in college. April is probably going to be my busiest month of the whole year, which means time will go by even quicker. Before I know it, summer will arrive and I will be done with my sophomore year.
Until next time,
-Cody
Over break, I have spent my time doing homework, practicing trumpet for the play, and trying to keep my dog from chewing up my pants. For the homework section, I am pretty much caught up, which is a good thing as the next couple of weeks are going to be jam-packed full of things to do. As for my trumpet fanfare for the play, I am much more confident in my ability to play it then I was on Wednesday. I have it memorized for the most part and I think that I will be able to play it for everyone at play practice on Tuesday.
I cannot believe that tomorrow is already Monday and the end of Easter break! March is almost over and it feels like I have just begun the semester. It is crazy how fast time flies in college. April is probably going to be my busiest month of the whole year, which means time will go by even quicker. Before I know it, summer will arrive and I will be done with my sophomore year.
Until next time,
-Cody
Monday, March 17, 2008
Some Great Experience
I received an e-mail today from one of the professors asking a favor of me. She was not feeling well and had planned on reviewing with her College Algebra class today. As their test is on Wednesday, she did not want them to miss this opportunity. The professor asked if I would be willing to oversee the class and review with the students. I agreed to help her and I was told I would be teaching the review at 2:00.
Well, at first I wasn't that nervous. Then as the final hour crept up, my nerves began to eat away at me. I kept telling myself that I would do fine, but I let anxiety take over. When I got into the classroom, there were only a couple of students sitting. My nerves dropped a little here, as I was excepting more students. My expectations came true when more students came in through the door, making the total number of students around twenty. Up shot my nerves again.
However, once I started reveiwing on the board, I realized that I had nothing to worry about. The students were very polite and accepting of me, which I appreciated. It also felt great to be gaining such excellent experience, as I am going into math education. It gave me a little taste of what it feels like to actually teach a classroom full of students.
I feel this experience of mine brings up a really strong point of Mount Marty College. The relationship between faculty and students is one that is very comfortable and accepting. If I would have been at a larger college, chances are very good that the professor would have just had the class cancelled and not done a review. This is not the case at Mount Marty though. The professors really care about the success of the students, and I feel the professor asking me to help out shows this.
Until next time,
-Cody
Well, at first I wasn't that nervous. Then as the final hour crept up, my nerves began to eat away at me. I kept telling myself that I would do fine, but I let anxiety take over. When I got into the classroom, there were only a couple of students sitting. My nerves dropped a little here, as I was excepting more students. My expectations came true when more students came in through the door, making the total number of students around twenty. Up shot my nerves again.
However, once I started reveiwing on the board, I realized that I had nothing to worry about. The students were very polite and accepting of me, which I appreciated. It also felt great to be gaining such excellent experience, as I am going into math education. It gave me a little taste of what it feels like to actually teach a classroom full of students.
I feel this experience of mine brings up a really strong point of Mount Marty College. The relationship between faculty and students is one that is very comfortable and accepting. If I would have been at a larger college, chances are very good that the professor would have just had the class cancelled and not done a review. This is not the case at Mount Marty though. The professors really care about the success of the students, and I feel the professor asking me to help out shows this.
Until next time,
-Cody
Friday, March 14, 2008
From Test to Tournament
Well, I survived another week. This one was pretty hectic as it seemed like everything happened at once. This weekend shouldn't be too busy for me, but there are a lot of activities being offered.
Tonight there is a dance sponsored by the Student Government Association. It has a black and white theme, which should be pretty interesting. They are also offering salsa lessons before the dance starts. I am not sure yet whether I am going to go, as I am not much of a dancer.
Tomorrow, I have to take the CAAP exam. This exam is required of all students who received the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship. Students are required to take this exam when they have enough credits to be considered juniors. It is pretty similar to the ACT exam. I am not too nervous for it, but I am not looking forward to testing for five hours straight.
Also tomorrow is a Super Smash Brothers Gamecube tournament. They will be having tournaments for beginners and advanced players. A Nintendo Wii will also be setup for people to use when they are not playing in the tournament. I am pretty excited for this, as I have only played a Wii once before and it was a blast! There will also be free pizza and pop offered. College students love free food, so I will definitely be there.
Currently, I am filling out an application for the 2008 orientation team at Mount Marty. Basically, these individuals are the welcome crew for the incoming freshmen. They help the new students move in and get situated. I was an orientation leader last year, and it was a lot of fun. Not only did I get to know a lot of the new students, I also got to know the other orientation leaders a lot better. I recommend this opportunity to any student who is interested in working with people.
Until next time,
-Cody
Tonight there is a dance sponsored by the Student Government Association. It has a black and white theme, which should be pretty interesting. They are also offering salsa lessons before the dance starts. I am not sure yet whether I am going to go, as I am not much of a dancer.
Tomorrow, I have to take the CAAP exam. This exam is required of all students who received the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship. Students are required to take this exam when they have enough credits to be considered juniors. It is pretty similar to the ACT exam. I am not too nervous for it, but I am not looking forward to testing for five hours straight.
Also tomorrow is a Super Smash Brothers Gamecube tournament. They will be having tournaments for beginners and advanced players. A Nintendo Wii will also be setup for people to use when they are not playing in the tournament. I am pretty excited for this, as I have only played a Wii once before and it was a blast! There will also be free pizza and pop offered. College students love free food, so I will definitely be there.
Currently, I am filling out an application for the 2008 orientation team at Mount Marty. Basically, these individuals are the welcome crew for the incoming freshmen. They help the new students move in and get situated. I was an orientation leader last year, and it was a lot of fun. Not only did I get to know a lot of the new students, I also got to know the other orientation leaders a lot better. I recommend this opportunity to any student who is interested in working with people.
Until next time,
-Cody
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Crazy Day
Today was an EXTREMELY busy day for me. I went from one thing to the next. It seemed like everything happened today. I had workstudy, classes, a tour, tutoring, play practice, and other work to do on top of all those things. While I am tired from all of this running, it did make the day go by quickly, which is always a plus.
Play practice today was interesting, as it was the first time we tried rehearsing off script. I did fairly well and had to refer to my script only three or four times. However, I still have a ways to go if I want to be completely free of it. Today was also the first day that we actually practiced outside. That was a total change from the inside practices. We felt like we were shouting at each other to be heard over all the other external noises. A big thing that our director wants us to work on is enunciation of our words. While it sounds funny when we talk, it will make a big difference to the audience's level of understanding. I was also informed today at practice that I will soon have my herald trumpet prop to rehearse with. I still have to come up with some kind of fanfare to play on it which makes me a little nervous.
I spent a majority of my free time today working on a website for my uncle and dad's real estate business. Basically, whenever a new property listing comes in, it is my job to get it placed onto their website. Each listing takes about an hour to completely add, and I received four of them yesterday. Let's just say I have plenty of things to do now in my spare time.
Tomorrow is Wednesday which means I have jazz band practice. I hope I do alright when it comes time to play my solo. I worked on it a few times over spring break, so the practice should pay off. We are also taking a group picture tomorrow that will be used in the program for our choir/jazz band tour. It is coming up quickly, so we do not have much time to get prepared.
Until next time,
-Cody
Play practice today was interesting, as it was the first time we tried rehearsing off script. I did fairly well and had to refer to my script only three or four times. However, I still have a ways to go if I want to be completely free of it. Today was also the first day that we actually practiced outside. That was a total change from the inside practices. We felt like we were shouting at each other to be heard over all the other external noises. A big thing that our director wants us to work on is enunciation of our words. While it sounds funny when we talk, it will make a big difference to the audience's level of understanding. I was also informed today at practice that I will soon have my herald trumpet prop to rehearse with. I still have to come up with some kind of fanfare to play on it which makes me a little nervous.
I spent a majority of my free time today working on a website for my uncle and dad's real estate business. Basically, whenever a new property listing comes in, it is my job to get it placed onto their website. Each listing takes about an hour to completely add, and I received four of them yesterday. Let's just say I have plenty of things to do now in my spare time.
Tomorrow is Wednesday which means I have jazz band practice. I hope I do alright when it comes time to play my solo. I worked on it a few times over spring break, so the practice should pay off. We are also taking a group picture tomorrow that will be used in the program for our choir/jazz band tour. It is coming up quickly, so we do not have much time to get prepared.
Until next time,
-Cody
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Larry the Terror
I don't think I've ever had so many scratch and bite marks on my arms before. At my house, we are currently in the process of training our new housedog Larry to behave. When he gets wound up, he likes to bite. You wouldn't think a wiener dog would have that sharp of teeth, but my arms say otherwise. Those things are like needles! To add to the difficulty of training him, he is completely deaf. So we can shout "NO" all we want, but it won't do any good. On the other hand, he has provided my family and I with many laughs.
Well, spring break is officially over which means I head back to Mount Marty today. It seemed like this week just flew by. While the days did go by quickly, I did get quite a bit done. I am further than I was on my research paper and I also got most of my math homework done. It will be nice to not have to worry about all of it when I get back to school.
Looking ahead at this upcoming week, I do not think it will be too stressful. I do get to give a group tour on Tuesday to students who will be visiting the school. I am pretty excited for that. Tours are always fun to give because it gives me a chance to show people why I chose to attend Mount Marty.
Until next time,
-Cody
Well, spring break is officially over which means I head back to Mount Marty today. It seemed like this week just flew by. While the days did go by quickly, I did get quite a bit done. I am further than I was on my research paper and I also got most of my math homework done. It will be nice to not have to worry about all of it when I get back to school.
Looking ahead at this upcoming week, I do not think it will be too stressful. I do get to give a group tour on Tuesday to students who will be visiting the school. I am pretty excited for that. Tours are always fun to give because it gives me a chance to show people why I chose to attend Mount Marty.
Until next time,
-Cody
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
I Survived!
My spring break trip to Missouri was a success! Surprisingly, we did not get lost like I had thought we would. All in all, the trip there and back was pretty uneventful, even though this meant sitting in a car for about seven and a half hours. (Talk about stiff legs after that drive...) I realized that Missouri is not that different from South Dakota, apart from the fact that many more people live in that state.
While visiting my friend in Missouri, we got a tour of the campus she attends there. It was huge compared to Mount Marty!! I do not know how she finds her way around. I am so used to the friendly atmosphere of Mount Marty. I like the fact that mostly everyone at Mount Marty says hello to each other. It is nice attending a college that has such a feeling of comfort to it. I know that I would never survive in a bigger college like the one my friend currently attends in Missouri.
Now I am back home in South Dakota for the rest of spring break. I am not sure what I am going to do to fill my time besides homework. My town is not that big, so it is sometimes hard to find things to do. I usually end up going over to a friend's house and hanging out. Summertime is a different story, as there is so much more to do. I live only ten minutes away from the Missouri River, so my friends and I go down there quite a bit. We do everything from tubing, to swimming, and even camping. It is a blast! However, it is not summer so I will have to spend the rest of my break finding other activities to keep myself occupied.
Until next time,
-Cody
While visiting my friend in Missouri, we got a tour of the campus she attends there. It was huge compared to Mount Marty!! I do not know how she finds her way around. I am so used to the friendly atmosphere of Mount Marty. I like the fact that mostly everyone at Mount Marty says hello to each other. It is nice attending a college that has such a feeling of comfort to it. I know that I would never survive in a bigger college like the one my friend currently attends in Missouri.
Now I am back home in South Dakota for the rest of spring break. I am not sure what I am going to do to fill my time besides homework. My town is not that big, so it is sometimes hard to find things to do. I usually end up going over to a friend's house and hanging out. Summertime is a different story, as there is so much more to do. I live only ten minutes away from the Missouri River, so my friends and I go down there quite a bit. We do everything from tubing, to swimming, and even camping. It is a blast! However, it is not summer so I will have to spend the rest of my break finding other activities to keep myself occupied.
Until next time,
-Cody
Friday, February 29, 2008
Spring Break
SPRING BREAK IS FINALLY HERE!
Looking ahead at the week long vacation, I now realize that there is a lot of stuff that has to be done. Tomorrow a friend and I are leaving for Missouri to visit one of our friends who goes to college there. I am kind of nervous for this trip, as I have never been to Missouri and do not know how to get to the college or motel where we are staying. I am planning on just winging it. Hmmm....well if you call using a GPS system and directions winging it. Still, the trip should prove to be extremely fun and I cannot wait. The only bad thing about it is we have to leave by 7:00 in the morning if we want to arrive in time to eat supper with our friend. Of course, that's assuming that we don't get lost. Whatever happens, we will make the best out of it.
When I get back on Tuesday, it is time to play catch-up on some of my homework that's been piling up on me. I have a research paper to write for my honors class which is entitled Social Gerontology. Sounds pretty scary right? Actually, it is not that bad. If I can get at least two pages of that done over break, I will be satisfied.
Also, this past week during jazz band practice I was informed that all the trumpets would be doing solos for a song. As a result, my trumpet is coming home with me as well. I fgiure the more amount of time I spend working on that solo, the less nervous I will be.
On top of the above things, I have to update my dad's real estate website. I am in charge of updating information on houses as well as adding new properties to the website. It is work that is not too difficult and I get paid to do it! It is always nice to have some extra spending money, especially if you are a "poor" college student. However, be careful to not load yourself up with too many jobs. Remember, college is a time to have fun, so don't overwork.
Until next time,
-Cody
Looking ahead at the week long vacation, I now realize that there is a lot of stuff that has to be done. Tomorrow a friend and I are leaving for Missouri to visit one of our friends who goes to college there. I am kind of nervous for this trip, as I have never been to Missouri and do not know how to get to the college or motel where we are staying. I am planning on just winging it. Hmmm....well if you call using a GPS system and directions winging it. Still, the trip should prove to be extremely fun and I cannot wait. The only bad thing about it is we have to leave by 7:00 in the morning if we want to arrive in time to eat supper with our friend. Of course, that's assuming that we don't get lost. Whatever happens, we will make the best out of it.
When I get back on Tuesday, it is time to play catch-up on some of my homework that's been piling up on me. I have a research paper to write for my honors class which is entitled Social Gerontology. Sounds pretty scary right? Actually, it is not that bad. If I can get at least two pages of that done over break, I will be satisfied.
Also, this past week during jazz band practice I was informed that all the trumpets would be doing solos for a song. As a result, my trumpet is coming home with me as well. I fgiure the more amount of time I spend working on that solo, the less nervous I will be.
On top of the above things, I have to update my dad's real estate website. I am in charge of updating information on houses as well as adding new properties to the website. It is work that is not too difficult and I get paid to do it! It is always nice to have some extra spending money, especially if you are a "poor" college student. However, be careful to not load yourself up with too many jobs. Remember, college is a time to have fun, so don't overwork.
Until next time,
-Cody
Monday, February 25, 2008
BIG DAY TOMORROW!
Man! I for sure thought today was going to be a snow day! The way the weather was looking, it didn't seem like there could be any other possible way. However, the snow let up and chances of the college having a snow day disappeared. Well, that's ok I guess, as long as the weather remains nice through tomorrow. There is far too many important things happening tomorrow for school to be called off.
For one, I have an Ambassador interview tomorrow. The Mount Marty Ambassadors are basically a group of junior students who represent the college at certain social functions. They help the President host dinner parties, usher at graduation and other college events, welcome special guests to campus, and do so much more as well. Basically, they are the college's image when it comes to serving the community. I am a little nervous for this interview, because being an Ambassador is a really big deal. It is a lot of work but also a very respectable position to hold. I can only give it my best and see where things go from there.
I am also giving a presentation in one of my classes tomorrow. The class is called Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning. This class deals with how future educators should incorporate different technological tools into the classroom. The project that I am presenting is a videocollage. A videocollage is basically a series of video clips from different DVD's that center around a certain theme or message. I chose to do scenes from the television series LOST (great show by the way, I highly recommend it). My theme is that people need to all learn to work together in order to make it in this world. Before presenting my videocollage on the big screen, I have to say a few words describing why I chose what I did. While I am not too concerned about this presentation, I still am afraid that something will go wrong with my video during playback.
Tomorrow is also my second round of play practice. As I mentioned in my previous post, practices do not last very long yet. The director's goal is for us to have all of our lines memorized when we come back after spring break. This means that I need to start cracking down and get those things memorized as spring break is in one week!!
Speaking of spring break, I almost forgot to mention where I am going over this vacation. A friend and I are heading down to Missouri to visit one of our old high school friends. IT SHOULD BE A BLAST AND I CAN'T WAIT! The only thing is, I have never been to Missouri and I'm driving....yeah, that should prove to be quite an interesting drive. Oh well, I am sure we will get there safe and sound. Mount Marty is also sending students on various spring break service trips. Some students are heading off to Texas while others are going to Mississippi. There is even a small group of students heading to a reservation in South Dakota to help out. All the students that I have talked to about these trips say they are one of the greatest things to experience. This is definitely something to consider when you begin your college experience.
Until next time,
-Cody
For one, I have an Ambassador interview tomorrow. The Mount Marty Ambassadors are basically a group of junior students who represent the college at certain social functions. They help the President host dinner parties, usher at graduation and other college events, welcome special guests to campus, and do so much more as well. Basically, they are the college's image when it comes to serving the community. I am a little nervous for this interview, because being an Ambassador is a really big deal. It is a lot of work but also a very respectable position to hold. I can only give it my best and see where things go from there.
I am also giving a presentation in one of my classes tomorrow. The class is called Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning. This class deals with how future educators should incorporate different technological tools into the classroom. The project that I am presenting is a videocollage. A videocollage is basically a series of video clips from different DVD's that center around a certain theme or message. I chose to do scenes from the television series LOST (great show by the way, I highly recommend it). My theme is that people need to all learn to work together in order to make it in this world. Before presenting my videocollage on the big screen, I have to say a few words describing why I chose what I did. While I am not too concerned about this presentation, I still am afraid that something will go wrong with my video during playback.
Tomorrow is also my second round of play practice. As I mentioned in my previous post, practices do not last very long yet. The director's goal is for us to have all of our lines memorized when we come back after spring break. This means that I need to start cracking down and get those things memorized as spring break is in one week!!
Speaking of spring break, I almost forgot to mention where I am going over this vacation. A friend and I are heading down to Missouri to visit one of our old high school friends. IT SHOULD BE A BLAST AND I CAN'T WAIT! The only thing is, I have never been to Missouri and I'm driving....yeah, that should prove to be quite an interesting drive. Oh well, I am sure we will get there safe and sound. Mount Marty is also sending students on various spring break service trips. Some students are heading off to Texas while others are going to Mississippi. There is even a small group of students heading to a reservation in South Dakota to help out. All the students that I have talked to about these trips say they are one of the greatest things to experience. This is definitely something to consider when you begin your college experience.
Until next time,
-Cody
Thursday, February 21, 2008
First Play Practice!
Well, I had my first play practice of the semester today. The current theatre production Mount Marty is putting on is very different from the typical "stage" production. In fact, I have never even heard of something like this production being done around this area. For one, this production is peformed outdoors rather than on a stage and two, the setup of it is similar to a parade.
Basically, the play is centered around five wagons, each having its own scene from the Bible. What this means is that each wagon tecnnically has its own cast, as performers on one wagon do not leave it and go to other wagons. To ensure that all of the audience members sitting alongside the road see the performance, each wagon will perform four times at four different locations on the road. At one point in the play, four wagons will be performing at once! The cast for this play is over 40 individuals, which is pretty historical for Mount Marty. Now that the college has a theatre major, productions like this can be possible along with many other great opportunities.
As I mentioned above, today was my scene's first practice. I am playing the part of Gabriel, the angel who tells Mary she is pregnant. I found out that I get a pair of wings (pretty excited about that) and a long trumpet-like instrument. I actually get to play a fanfare on it to introduce God (who is played by Tony, another blogger). I also get to work with the characters of Mary and Joseph. Finally, there is a small choir of women also in the scene who sing a short song. Which reminds me, not only is this play on wagons, it also includes choirs and instruments! There are multiple choirs involved in this project, as well as trumpets and a recorder group. I am already looking forward to the next play practice. I can't wait to perform!
I am pretty pumped for this play production. A lot of hard work and effort is being put into it at the current moment, and I know there will be much more needed as the weeks progress. I will be sure to update you on this process.
Until next time,
-Cody
P.S. The show is at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 5th. It's free of charge and will be quite the powerful experience!
Basically, the play is centered around five wagons, each having its own scene from the Bible. What this means is that each wagon tecnnically has its own cast, as performers on one wagon do not leave it and go to other wagons. To ensure that all of the audience members sitting alongside the road see the performance, each wagon will perform four times at four different locations on the road. At one point in the play, four wagons will be performing at once! The cast for this play is over 40 individuals, which is pretty historical for Mount Marty. Now that the college has a theatre major, productions like this can be possible along with many other great opportunities.
As I mentioned above, today was my scene's first practice. I am playing the part of Gabriel, the angel who tells Mary she is pregnant. I found out that I get a pair of wings (pretty excited about that) and a long trumpet-like instrument. I actually get to play a fanfare on it to introduce God (who is played by Tony, another blogger). I also get to work with the characters of Mary and Joseph. Finally, there is a small choir of women also in the scene who sing a short song. Which reminds me, not only is this play on wagons, it also includes choirs and instruments! There are multiple choirs involved in this project, as well as trumpets and a recorder group. I am already looking forward to the next play practice. I can't wait to perform!
I am pretty pumped for this play production. A lot of hard work and effort is being put into it at the current moment, and I know there will be much more needed as the weeks progress. I will be sure to update you on this process.
Until next time,
-Cody
P.S. The show is at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 5th. It's free of charge and will be quite the powerful experience!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
A Typical Day For Me
Hey everyone!
I am new to this whole blogging setup, so I am pretty excited to give it a try. I will do my best to add a new blog daily and basically update you with how my college experience is going. With that in mind, I thought that I would start off by going through a typical day for me here at Mount Marty.
My day usually begins at 6:50 in the morning when my alarm goes off. You are probably thinking why 6:50? Well by the time I get showered, stuff my backpack full of books, and check my e-mail, it is nearing 7:30 and that is when breakfast begins. Breakfast is what makes my day. You can basically order anything you want, from omelletes to burritos and even pancakes. Also avaible is a variety of cereal, toast, or waffles. I definitely make an effort to get to breakfast every morning.
After finishing breakfast, I head off to my first class at 8:00-Measurement, Evaluation, and Management. While it is a mouthful to say, it is my favorite class so far and I will explain why in a future post. Following this class is my hour of work study from 9:00-10:00, which involves me tutoring at the Center for Academic Excellence. This is a free service for all college students. They can come to this center to receive help in any of the subject areas the school offers. I enjoy working in the center because it gives me a nice feeling knowing I am helping others. I also believe it is great practice for when I become a teacher.
At 10:00, it is time for another class-Discrete Mathematics. I will admit that when I first heard that I had to take this class, I was very nervous. However, now that I am in the class, I know I can handle it. Immediately following this class is Human Relations Skills, another class of mine which runs until noon.
After my noon lunch hour, I make my way to my final class for awhile: Elementary Statistics. This is one of my larger classes that I have this semester, but the size is one that is still comfortable for me. When this class gets out a little before 2:00, I have a break until 6:30. I use this time to catch up on homework, attend club meetings, and hang out with friends. I prefer having my classes all in a row in the morning rather than spread out across the afternoon. It just makes the day more manageable.
When 6:30 rolls around, I can be found playing in the concert band. I am currently alternating between the parts of third and fourth trumpet. We are playing some pretty interesting pieces this semester, and I think the concert is going to be amazing. At 7:30, I have my LAST class of the day! This class is Theatre Practicum and is not run in the same format as other classes. I will explain more about this class in a future post as well.
Finally, my day is complete at 8:00 pm. As I mentioned in my profile description, I am usually on my toes for most of the day. However, I enjoy the busy lifestyle and I wouldn't know what to do with my time if my schedule was not so packed. I enjoy being involved because it gives me a sense of accomplishment.
As I mentioned earlier, I plan on further explaining many more of these items in future blogs.
Until next time,
-Cody
I am new to this whole blogging setup, so I am pretty excited to give it a try. I will do my best to add a new blog daily and basically update you with how my college experience is going. With that in mind, I thought that I would start off by going through a typical day for me here at Mount Marty.
My day usually begins at 6:50 in the morning when my alarm goes off. You are probably thinking why 6:50? Well by the time I get showered, stuff my backpack full of books, and check my e-mail, it is nearing 7:30 and that is when breakfast begins. Breakfast is what makes my day. You can basically order anything you want, from omelletes to burritos and even pancakes. Also avaible is a variety of cereal, toast, or waffles. I definitely make an effort to get to breakfast every morning.
After finishing breakfast, I head off to my first class at 8:00-Measurement, Evaluation, and Management. While it is a mouthful to say, it is my favorite class so far and I will explain why in a future post. Following this class is my hour of work study from 9:00-10:00, which involves me tutoring at the Center for Academic Excellence. This is a free service for all college students. They can come to this center to receive help in any of the subject areas the school offers. I enjoy working in the center because it gives me a nice feeling knowing I am helping others. I also believe it is great practice for when I become a teacher.
At 10:00, it is time for another class-Discrete Mathematics. I will admit that when I first heard that I had to take this class, I was very nervous. However, now that I am in the class, I know I can handle it. Immediately following this class is Human Relations Skills, another class of mine which runs until noon.
After my noon lunch hour, I make my way to my final class for awhile: Elementary Statistics. This is one of my larger classes that I have this semester, but the size is one that is still comfortable for me. When this class gets out a little before 2:00, I have a break until 6:30. I use this time to catch up on homework, attend club meetings, and hang out with friends. I prefer having my classes all in a row in the morning rather than spread out across the afternoon. It just makes the day more manageable.
When 6:30 rolls around, I can be found playing in the concert band. I am currently alternating between the parts of third and fourth trumpet. We are playing some pretty interesting pieces this semester, and I think the concert is going to be amazing. At 7:30, I have my LAST class of the day! This class is Theatre Practicum and is not run in the same format as other classes. I will explain more about this class in a future post as well.
Finally, my day is complete at 8:00 pm. As I mentioned in my profile description, I am usually on my toes for most of the day. However, I enjoy the busy lifestyle and I wouldn't know what to do with my time if my schedule was not so packed. I enjoy being involved because it gives me a sense of accomplishment.
As I mentioned earlier, I plan on further explaining many more of these items in future blogs.
Until next time,
-Cody
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